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Meaning of stun

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

stun

Pronunciation:/stʌn/

noun

Definitions

  1. The condition of being stunned.

  2. That which stuns; a shock; a stupefying blow.

  3. A person who lacks intelligence.

  4. The effect on the cue ball where the ball is hit without topspin, backspin or sidespin.

    Example: Williams will need a lot of stun to avoid going in the middle pocket

verb

Definitions

  1. To incapacitate; especially by inducing disorientation or unconsciousness.

    Example: Bill tried to stun the snake by striking it on the head.

  2. To shock or surprise.

    Example: He stood there stunned, looking at the beautiful, breath-taking sunrise.

  3. To hit the cue ball so that it slides without topspin or backspin (and with or without sidespin) and continues at a natural angle after contact with the object ball